NBC Summer Slate Robust in Original Scripted Series

Six original scripted series, as well as a new original alternative series, will join NBC’s summer line-up, the network announced Wednesday.

The slate is heavy on comedies, with the Amy Poehler-produced “Welcome to Sweden,” which is based on her brother Greg’s real-life experiences as an expat living in the country, family comedy “Working the Engels” and also “Undateable” from Bill Lawrence’s Doozer shingle.

There is also the procedural drama “Taxi Brooklyn,” the John Malkovich-starring period pirate drama “Crossbones” and hospital drama “The Night Shift.” On the reality front, there’s “Food Fight,” which is hosted by Travel Channel favorite Adam Richman.

Premieres for the new seasons of the revamped “Last Comic Standing” (9 p.m. May 22), “America’s Got Talent” (8 p.m. May 27) and “American Ninja Warrior” (9 p.m. May 26) were previously announced.